Which risk significantly accelerates on terraced Inca agricultural hills when subjected to periods without maintenance?

💡 Explanation

Soil creep leads to progressive destabilization where terracing is not properly maintained; the stepped structure relies on continual support. Without maintenance, gravity exceeds the cohesive strength of the soil via downslope movement, therefore accelerated deformation occurs quickly rather than maintaining structural integrity.

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